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How many of my fellow whiskey lovers are women? I feel like it's sooo often portrayed as a 'manly' drink but we ladies love it too!

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Any tips on planning a whisky dinner? I've always wanted to host one as I love whisky and cooking, but I don't know where to start. Planning on keeping it small for my first attempt.

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Whisky is getting experimental. Smoked grains, weird yeast, koji techniques... it's like a science experiment out there. What's the craziest trend you've seen?

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What is the most expensive bottle you've ever bought for yourself?

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Don't limit yourself to the big whisky regions. India, Australia, even Nordic countries...they're making some seriously interesting stuff. What's the most unusual origin whisky you've … more

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Man down! What’s in your cup?

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Peated whiskies are overrated. It's like drinking a campfire, and not in a good way. Fight me.

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Forget those hyped bourbons... try looking at bonded whiskies, often amazing quality for the price. What's your favorite underappreciated bottled-in-bond?

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What's your favorite single malt under $100?

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What do you think the most overrated whiskey is?

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great score today —been a minute since I’ve gotten a call like this

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What whiskey would you gist someone who is brand new to whiskeys but is interested in getting into it?

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That time I tried to be fancy at a bar. Ordered some crazy expensive scotch, neat, then choked it down. Felt like a poser. Lesson: good whiskey should be enjoyed, not suffered. Anyone else made a simi… more

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Unpopular opinion: some of those super-aged whiskies just taste like old wood. Give me a younger, bolder dram any day.

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Anyone else feel like sustainability in whiskey is gonna be HUGE? Water conservation, local grains, eco-conscious packaging... it's the right thing AND could lead to cool innovations. Favorite eco… more

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What’s the best Mezcal ? Do u like to sip it by itself or a mix drink ?
What’s the best Tequila for sipping ?

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Japanese whisky craze is real, but have you tried Taiwanese whiskies? Some amazing stuff coming out of there, often more easily available. Are any Kavalan fans in the house?

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My "gotta collect them all" mistake. Saw a limited-release bottle, panicked, and bought it without research. Tasted like cough syrup. Lesson learned: hype doesn't mean I'll like it. … more

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Smaller craft distilleries are popping up everywhere! Some are rough, but I'm a sucker for the adventurous spirit. Got a local distillery gem you love supporting?

dinner to remember —celebrating life! 🥃

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Favorite unconventional pairings? Try peated Scotch with dill pickle potato chips. Sounds nuts, but that salty vinegar tang cuts through the smoke like magic.

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What whiskey event do you dream of attending someday? For me it's a Japanese whisky odyssey. Visiting legendary distilleries like Chichibu, soaking in the culture... That's a pilgrimage I'… more

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I’m going to Japan and would like to bring home Japanese whiskey for some family. Any recommendations on brands or types that I should look for?

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What are the best resources out there for learning to taste and appreciate whisky? I've been to a handful of tastings, but I'm in a pretty remote area and don't have a lot of opportunities… more

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I want to start creating a home bar, but I don't have the biggest budget. Aside from Amazon, where do you all find nice glasses and barware that doesn't cost a fortune.

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What was your gateway whiskey and where are you now? My gateway was flavored whiskey. Yeah, cringe I know. Now I can't get enough of funky, complex ryes.

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What's the whiskey that surprised you the most?

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One of my favourite whisky and wine shops. Nickolls & Perks, founded in 1797.

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Super excited! Enjoy the other Spot products and tend to enjoy barrel proof bourbon so this should be a great pick up - anyone had this before?

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I want some good whiskey like kind of hot and little spicy and smooth what do you recommend

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What’s your favorite <$100 scotch?

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Found this at Costco for 60. A new favorite.

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I'd like to start giving clients a bottle of whiskey as a welcome-to-the-firm gift and I need something fairly widely likable, not too expensive but absolutely not "cheap".

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Has anyone here acquired a taste for good sherry? It's tangential and I have a friend who's a nut about it. Key is dry apparently.

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Something that's not too peaty that will get my boyfriend to like whiskey? I'm convinced he will but he had a bad experience with Glenfiddich and has made up his mind.

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Birthday crack! 91, so I guess I should have expected the crumbly cork

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Are there any great websites to purchase or bid on auction lots of whiskey? Specifically I’m looking for bundled lots with 5-10 bottles. I came across Unicorn Auctions and it looks okay.

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Hello everyone! I am wanting to offer a whiskey flight at my wedding, and wondering what you think is essential for that list.

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How much do I need to spend to go from good to fine?

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